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Tuesday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
Wednesday: A little afternoon rain, temps: high: 72, low: 66.
Thursday: Rain, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Catalytic Converters Stolen From Vehicles At Car Dealership In Downers Grove (patch.com) — Residents in Downers Grove are being alerted after catalytic converters were stolen from two vehicles at Star Auto on Ogden Avenue, with a third vehicle damaged in an attempted theft. Police say two individuals were seen on surveillance video walking the lot and targeting specific cars, causing thousands of dollars in losses. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Downers Grove Police Department.
• 2026 IHSA playoff outlook for Week 7: What do Suburban Life-area teams need to do to make the field of 384? (shawlocal.com) — High school football fans in Downers Grove can already count on postseason games, with both Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South having clinched playoff spots under the IHSA's expanded 384-team format. The article breaks down what local teams still need over the final three weeks, including key matchups that could determine seeding, first-round byes, and home playoff games for area programs.
Does anyone know why jets make these circles in the sky? I watched all these clouds being made by aircraft this morning in Downers. Just got back from Florida and nothing of the sort down in Sarasota. (Nextdoor Lester School/Washington Park)
Lost dog - our dog Lula got out of our yard in the Lester neighborhood. She is brown and white, 35 pounds. Very friendly. Please message me if you see her. (Nextdoor Lester School/Washington Park)
Campbell Soup Company posted a job opening for Production Operator - Entry | 2nd Shift in Downers Grove. Apply here.
Regal Rexnord Corporation posted a job opening for Production Supervisor I, 1st shift in Downers Grove. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Downers Grove here.
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